Sophia Anna Martha Steeke, 92, of Hopkins formerly of Owatonna, died Sunday, November 8, 2009 at Augustana Chapel View Care Center, Hopkins, MN. Sophie was born Sophia Anna Martha Voll on June 18, 1917 in Meriden Township, Minnesota the daughter of Herman and Mable (Hammann) Voll. She was raised on her parent''s farm in Lemond Township. Her sisters Alvina, Lorinda, Hazel and her brothers Reuben, Donald and Arnold preceded her in death. Sophie was united in marriage to Bernard "Benny" Steeke of Perham, MN on October 30, 1940. They lived on their farm near Bixby until 1956 when they retired from farming and moved into Owatonna. Ben passed away in 1989. Sophie continued her farming background through gardening. She raised large vegetables and flower gardens yearly. She would serve fresh in season vegetables, strawberries and raspberries. She canned or froze much of what she grew to use throughout the year. Her real love was flowers. She took great pride in her success at growing roses, tulips and iris. Sophie also enjoyed embroidering and crocheting which she called her "fancy work". She was able to continue doing projects at Chapel View which were raffled off at the annual bizarre or sold in the gift shop. She loved spending time with her family. Family dinners and holiday activities brought her great joy. She is survived by three daughters, Marlis (and Rodney) Clark of Park Rapids, MN; Elaine (and Harry) Buseth of Eden Prairie; Audrey (and Randy) Yeschick of Rochester; granddaughters, Alisa (and Bryan) Loudy of Rancho Cucamonga, CA; and Lindsay Buseth of Eden Prairie Visitation will be at Redeemer Lutheran Church on Friday, November 13 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 13 at 2:00 PM at Redeemer Lutheran Church with Pastor Warren Schmidt officiating. Interment will be in the St. John Cemetery in Owatonna. Memorials are preferred to the Owatonna Hospital Auxiliary, Redeemer Lutheran Church of donor''s choice. Visitation: 11/13/2009 13:00 11/13/2009 14:00 Service: 11/13/2009 14:00